The five-minute video dramatises the last days of Kayleigh’s life to warn of the dangers of internet grooming.

It begins with Kayleigh receiving a flood of affectionate text messages on October 31 last year from Harlow that continue for two weeks.

After the video was shown almost 900 times in Leicestershire, victims came forward to report cases of potential grooming to officers present during the screenings.

No further details about these cases have been released.

A police spokeswoman said: “Kayleigh’s Love Story was made first and foremost to serve as a warning to children and parents about the risks of young people speaking to strangers online and to raise awareness of the signs of child sexual exploitation.

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“We want to stop this activity at first contact and encourage children to report it to the police or a trusted adult.

“We also hoped that the film, alongside the discussion with one of our specially trained police community support officers would give children the confidence to come forward and talk to someone if they are worried about something that has happened to them.

“It is evident from the 20 disclosures we’ve already received, the film is having this impact and young people who have been targeted by groomers are coming forward to tell us.

Kayleigh Haywood

“While we are reassured by the number of children that have spoken to us already, one child who has been subjected to inappropriate messages, pictures or any form of CSE is too many and we want to see an end to this appalling crime.”

The film was released in July with the help of Kayleigh’s parents, Stephanie and Martin.

Leicestershire Police intends to post the film, which has won three awards, online in January next year.